MIA FOOD TRUCK
12800 SW 16 ST, Miami FL 33175 · 786.714.6636
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
5 inspections trending up, 40 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed MFDV selling food with an expired license 10/01/2025
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed MFDV selling food with an expired license 10/01/2025
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed serving cleaned sanitized serving utensil stored food surface first under counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several container not labeled, as per owner oil, vinegar and dressing.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Medicine not labeled properly. Observed employee Advil stored inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated the Advil to her purse.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator provided a new roll.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on preparation/serving table. Operator removed the phone.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed both reach in coolers and not exterior or ambient thermometer available.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler next to cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of 2 door reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation reach in cooler not stored inside sanitizer bucket.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed PIC wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside a garbage bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (108F - Hot Holding); rice with beans (112F - Hot Holding) at room temperature.As per operator for approximately 1 hour, operator began to reheat products to 165F.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200 plusppm).
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Marta Acosta employed more than 30 days no manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed mobile unit utilizing time for pastries and no written plan. Printed and provided to operator.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed mobile unit offers eggs under cooked. Ownership posted consumer advisory during inspection.
Observed sliding door reach in freezer containing soda cans and bottles of water outside of MFDV near entrance door.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block on top of reach in freezer.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.